Shared Teaching Podcast

The end of the school year is an exciting time for elementary students, but for teachers, it can be a time of stress and burnout. As the school year draws to a close, there are still a lot of things that need to be done, and it can be overwhelming to keep up with everything. Today we are providing 7 tips for surviving the end of the school year. SHOW NOTES / PODCAST LINK:  https://sharedteaching.c...

Wondering how to differentiate your writing instruction? Kids and adults alike vary greatly in their writing abilities so it’s no wonder it’s a difficult subject to teach! Using intentional planning, you can reach the diverse needs of your students during your writing block. In this episode I'll discuss: Planning by starting with the end in mind How to identify learning gaps 5 ways to manage...

Writing, and especially the 5 steps in the writing process, is an essential skill that every student needs to master. As primary teachers we play a crucial part in helping our students develop their writing abilities. I’ve found that when students have a blueprint for success they are much more likely to be focused during writing time. One major way I provide a blueprint is following the writing p...

Are you looking for some new Earth Day activities for you classroom? I have found 8 low-prep activities sure to get your students understanding the importance of protecting our earth. From making seed bombs to learning about the effects of ocean pollution you won't want to miss this episode. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/earth-day-activities-for-the-classroom/ Resour...

In today’s podcast episode Jamie Sears is discussing her new book, How to Love Teaching Again and strategies to help combat teacher burnout. Since leaving the classroom Jamie has founded Not So Wimpy Teacher and has sold millions of copies of her resources from her TpT store. Jamie now wants to help keep teachers in the classroom through a helping hand to work less and love teaching again. You&apo...

You can build a classroom of readers by sharing chapter book read alouds in your 1st grade classroom.  Today we are looking at my Top Ten list of favorite read alouds that are recommended often by teachers for teachers. Tune in and discover a new read aloud to share with your class or if you're tried and true favorites were mentioned. Please make sure to read any read aloud yourself before re...

Do you find your students are struggling during writing time? Are they fiddling around and just not getting down to work when it’s time to write? In this episode, we'll discuss 6 writing strategies for students. If your students are struggling during writing time, one of these strategies is sure to help! You'll learn: Why it’s important to teach students to brainstorm Why organization ca...

It’s interviewing season for teachers and that means choosing which grade level to teach. The high number of vacancies means that teachers who are interviewing can have their choice of what job they want. So which grade should you choose? Choosing the best grade level to teach requires careful consideration of several factors, including your teaching style, experience, job availability, and person...

In this episode, we'll explore some effective strategies for managing a chatty class and creating a productive learning environment. We'll focus on four key areas: setting clear expectations, using positive reinforcement, engaging students, and staying calm and consistent. You'll learn: How to set clear expectations for behavior in the classroom, including simple ways to help studen...

Stand out in your teaching interview by using a portfolio! They are impressive and can help you get the job you want. Today I'm sharing the 5 reasons why I think you should have a teaching portfolio when you interview. Want more interview tips? Listen to podcast episodes 3, 4, and 5. SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/interview-with-a-teaching-portfolio/ Resources mentioned...

Do you use mentor texts to teach writing? If not, you should consider it. Mentor texts provide a great example for students to see how authors craft their story. Reading the same book multiple times also allows students to focus on how the story is put together when you teach them to read as authors. Today I'm sharing my favorite mentor texts for opinion writing as well as discussing how to c...

Deciding on your classroom library organization system can be tricky. If you have a large library it can be tough sorting all your books only to discover you hate the system and want to change it.  Today I’ll share with you my system. I’ve used it for several years now and it works beautifully. Maybe it’s exactly what you are looking for! SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/class...

Thinking about having parent volunteers in the classroom but feeling intimidated? In today's episode I'm showing you it doesn't have to be complicated. Get started with volunteers tomorrow! SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom/ Resources Mentioned in This Episode: FERPA Parent Volunteer Form from the Printable Princess Rate, Review...

Literacy centers, work stations, independent work…whatever you call it getting started can be challenging. There's a lot of pressure to get it right so you can concentrate on running your differentiated small groups. But whenever you try to run centers, it's a disaster. Students are off-task and you're interrupted a bazillion times. Does this sound familiar? If so, you might need to...

Worried that Science of Reading and sight word centers don't go hand-in-hand? Well, I feel like they still do! In today's episode, I'm discussing the biggest benefits to why you still need sight word centers. I will still be continuing them in my own classroom but perhaps approaching how I teach sight words a different way. SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/sigh...

Are you using anchor charts when teaching writing? You should! Today's episode is discussing what I consider the essential anchor charts for teaching opinion writing. I'll go over which charts I'm using and their importance. Check out the blog post to see the images and to find any links talked about in this episode. SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST: https://sharedteaching.com/essential-opinion...

Figuring out where to start when teaching opinion writing is often the most difficult part of teaching writing. There are so many different directions you can head in. Today's episode I share how I start my planning process for teaching a new writing unit. SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST: https://sharedteaching.com/how-to-teach-opinion-writing/ Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts If you enjoyed t...

For the start of the new year, I am kicking off season 2 of this podcast with an episode on systems.  On my blog, Shared Teaching, I've mentioned systematic teaching but not exactly what that means. In this episode I am sharing the basics of having classroom systems and begin diving into what that looks like in my own second grade classroom. SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST:   https://sharedteaching.com/...

Looking for some great read alouds for second grade? Today I'm sharing a list of the 13 best chapter books that many second grade teachers have reported to be class favorites! Take a listen or view the entire list at:  https://sharedteaching.com/best-read-alouds-for-second-grade/ Please don't forget to tag a friend who might love this episode or leave a review on iTunes. I'd appreci...

It never fails that I start each school year wondering how I’m going to improve the writing skills of the class when they come into second grade so low. The best news is generally the lower the skill level, the more improvement you’ll start to see as you improve writing skills. Let’s dive into how to do this without pulling out all your hair by the end of the year. Prefer to read? Head to the post...

Want to plan your writer's workshop mini lessons in 3 easy steps? Although it can seem like there is too much to teach in writing to fit it all into a short mini lesson, today I am going to show you it is possible. Want to read this later? Visit  https://sharedteaching.com/writers-workshop-mini-lessons/ to read this and take notes. Interested in joining my pilot program, Writing Unpacked, ope...

Are you teaching writing by using writing prompts? If you're only using writing prompts as your writing curriculum, you're missing out on teaching students the craft of writing. Today I'm sharing how writing prompts are not the same as a writing curriculum. Want to read the post? Visit https://sharedteaching.com/writing-prompts/ Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts If you enjo...

Wondering how to fit it all in during your allotted writing time? Today's episode tackles a 60 minute, 45 minute, and 30 minute writing block and suggestions for how it is truly possible to fit in all the components for writing workshop. Prefer to read it later and view the schedules? Visit the post at  https://sharedteaching.com/writing-workshop-schedule/ Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Po...

Do you hate teaching students to write because you secretly just don’t know how to do it? Maybe you weren’t ever trained properly. It’s totally understandable. Teaching to write is hard when you never received the right training. Today I'm giving you some actionable tips to start teaching writing even though you might not love it. Read or listen to this episode at  https://sharedteaching.com/...

Do you have reluctant writers in your classroom?  Today I'm talking about 6 ways to help reluctant writers. These ideas are simple to implement and require very little (if any) prep which means you can start them immediately! Prefer to read the post? See the full post on  https://sharedteaching.com/reluctant-writers/ . Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode and...